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A graphic depicts books, a hand holding a pencil, a cello and different sports balls. Copy Editor Olivia Zapf argues that finding your passion in life makes life worth living. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Passion makes life worth living

By Olivia Zapf, Copy Editor | February 3, 2025

I never understood the hype around sports; I could appreciate the competition, but I certainly couldn’t get behind learning the players, the stats or their paths to greatness. That was until my sister began playing lacrosse and I became a travel companion...

Passion Pit hits high notes at Convo

By Troy Doetch | October 21, 2010

For a band whose biggest hit is entitled "Sleepyhead," Passion Pit gave an energetic show Thursday night at the Convocation Center. Glowsticks could be seen waved back and forth, as the crowd danced to consistent beats of synth-fueled dance rock. Fueled...

Rock music can be used to teach class

By Troy Doetch | September 28, 2010

Even with her earplugs nestled safely, the nu-metal was too loud. Her ears were fine but the bass guitar vibrating against her sternum was so overwhelming she was forced to leave her front row seat at Disturbed's show. This was a disappointment because...

Screen grab from Palm Pixi commercial featuring music from Passion Pit.

Passion Pit to play the Convo in October

By Tony Martin | August 25, 2010

Passion Pit, best known for their hit single, "Sleepyhead", are making their way to NIU's Convocation Center Oct. 21. Passion Pit has opened up for bands like Death Cab for Cutie and have had their work featured in a commercial for Sprint's Palm Pixi...

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